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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1895
Page
2
A tense incident led to a fatal encounter as police pursued a suspect at Liberty. The chief of police and one assailant were killed during the confrontation, with authorities examining how the events unfolded.
In Onnanama City Ohio a jail delivery at 6 pm freed prisoners Vic Casey Robert Christian and Will Christian after attacked Jailer Garver. Casey and Officer Jones were killed. a man shot in the leg and a woman struck. A posse pursues the fugitives amid a hunt with bloodhounds. Vic Casey a 10 year old outlaw who previously killed Deputy Marshal Saw Verris. Will and Byb Christian sought for earlier Deputy Marshal Turner killing.
Suits to recover property valued at several million dollars are to be filed soon in St Louis circuit court. The nine heirs of Louis Deney claim a clear title to Shay's garden and extensive tracts along Stringtown road and in Tower Grove park, plus about half of Franklin county, based on old Spanish and French grants and leases on city blocks, mills, factories and residences.
Western League games saw Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4 2 at Terre Haute Indianapolis 4 Toledo 2. Grand Rapids lost 10 4 to Detroit. National League results Cincinnati defeated Louisville 4 1 and Chicago beat St Louis 7 1. Mrs Stanford wins San Francisco case. federal suit over 16 million against Leland Stanford and Stanford estate largely dismissed. university funds deemed secure.
During a heavy thunderstorm lightning struck the rear of a Baptist church in Conpova Maryland. the church crowd was shocked and the adjacent horse shed suffered a heavy shock. Ari Vel Randell, a young farmer, and two horses were killed instantly.
Ex Brazilian leader Peixoto dies after years marked by crushing the 183 rebellion. In Chicago, a gasoline stove blast at 1341 Wellington Ave kills Agnes Brown, 20, and injures her mother Mary and brother Arthur. The Defender remains stuck after failed attempts to launch, with repairs completed free of charge at Teresa Steau Lauxnet.
A letter with a foreign postmark attacking Governor Hastings circulated in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Signed by Major William H. Hastings who left in February, it threatens to mail to many and seeks 23000 dollars, repeating old Johnstown charges the governor recently vindicated in court.
In Omaha a heated debate centers on whether to prosecute Treasurer Henry Bolin after a $25,000 shortfall, covered by bondsmen with no city loss. Acting City Attorney Cornish urged the mayor to drop further action, with no arrest yet planned. The issue hints at broader political involvement in the deal.
San Francisco July 1 Olney V Ashford and Fred Wandenberg exiled from Hawaii over rebellion plans say they will return to Honolulu under the British flag claiming British subject status. They allege Great Britain supports their claim of cadence in Hawaii and deny reports they go as fili busterers.
Mrs Charles Walcott once a professional aeronaut and wife of a famed flyer, killed herself with laudanum at her home in New Yoas. Her career nickname Nellie Lemont, a fall a year earlier left her crippled for life, triggering despondency and suicide. In Oklahoma, William Clausen and G W Cole quarreled over cattle, Clausen struck Cole with a cir, Cole died. Clausen surrendered and awaits coroner's jury action.
In Kansas City Missouri on July 1 saloons shut their doors as officials pressed sanctions. Saloon keepers feared arrests and being made examples, deciding it was better to close than risk enforcement.
In Lewiston Maine the Lewis town Hirschberg and Dye works voluntarily raised wages by about ten percent for over 500 operatives. The change was announced as part of the company’s wage policy in a July 1 report. A local editor’s quip about a fence advertisement appears in this item.
John E L Sullivan to travel next season with Corbett. M Gatlaud French agriculture minister resigns after a duel, slightly wounded. Democrats in Johnson County Missouri back a silver convention. English elections expected to yield a sweeping Conservative victory. Chicago wholesale district fire causes 200000 damage. Emsey Taylor of the Link Line Railroad Texas commits suicide citing financial trouble. W W Pagan resigns as general superintendent of the Kansas City Memphis and Fort Scott Railway. The Spanish Cortel appropriates 120901000 to quell rebellion in Cuba. A one cent warrant drawn for President Cleveland by the Treasury to keep accounts straight. A Shcieplane in suspension from Springfield Missouri Revokes license to Po. Accusations of falsehood and mistreatment of family. Most Town liquor dealers in upper forty nine counties out of business due to motor tax. Southeast Kansas complains of too much rain.
Today's treasury report discloses a fiscal year deficit of about 43.25 million plus last year's near 70 million, totaling an excess of expenditures over receipts since June 30, 1693 around 113.25 million. Receipts reach about 513 million and expenditures 358.25 million, with pensions and postal costs notably affecting the balance.
Norton County Kansas clerk RM Grant declines to name township reporters for crop reports saying such data aids grain gamblers and harms farmers. Secretary Morton faces potential county resistance as he seeks volunteers nationwide, with plans to use other officials or appeal to Congress if needed.
Norwegian steamer Oscar Sr reports massed 50,000 troops at Vladivostock and a ready Pacific fleet. Captain Anderson says Russia secretly prepares to strike if Japan acts, with torpedo defenses blocking harbor entry and 80,000 troops on shore.
San Francisco reports the Washington department will issue a stern reprimand to J. Lamb Doty, Tahiti consul, following his marriage to a native Tahitian under native rites. The French government recognizes only marriages under French law, triggering the rebuke amid Doty’s noted eastern connections and perceived business inattention. Debs Hero in Indiana gathers 200 workers at Mozart Hall to protest the US Supreme Court ruling, praising Debs as a hero and seeking a remedy for perceived loss of rights and liberties. President McBride of the AFL helps push resolutions denouncing the court decision.
The Rex mine in Leadville Colorado was drowned out as over 250 feet of water flooded the shaft. Workmen escaped, with pumps lifting over 75,000 gallons per hour before the water rose to the bottom 365 feet below. Rich ore was being entered when the flood occurred. a mammoth pumping plant is likely to be installed to drain the shaft.
Topeka citizens report strong endorsements for Kirk & Co s Rain Water Maker after a free sample offer. About 218 users testifying it is harmless and safe for delicate fabrics, with several testimonials published.
The Iowa State Board of Health secretary Mr Andrews testifies that Kirk's Rain Water Maker is a good preparation. He finds no harm to the skin and even chemists say it could improve drinking water in small quantities.
Paul Meyen of Omala testifies that Kirk's Rain Water Maker softens water, keeps colors from running, and yields perfectly white fabrics after washing. He and his wife conducted thorough demonstrations and highly recommend the preparation to all, saying it suits even poor families and he will not use any other product.
A well known stove manufacturer at 116 East Highth Street was asked about Kirk's Rain Water Maker. He said his wife is enthusiastic and has bought a two pound package after using a sample. She uses it for general domestic purposes, a rare endorsement from the normally reserved wife.
Mrs E Jones of Keith block reports Washing with Kirk's Rain Water Maker improved dress goods beyond expectations, avoiding fading and giving a glossy look. Dr J B Hibben's wife, Mrs Hibben of Harrison Street, endorses the product after testing it for dishwashing and general use.
Mr. Kirk and his representative answer that the rain water maker does more than soften hard water. It renders salt water soft and velvety, makes clothes whiter and colors hold, prevents bluing and shrinking, aids washing, and benefits baths and toilets by accelerating soap action and improving skin glow.
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